Process & System Optimization Review

by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was a great year. I had the real feel of what means to put your Uni knowledge into practice. I wasn't marginalized and considered as a valuable team member.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone will contribute to your development and will support you in your work.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The management was very nice, supportive. There is also a mentoring scheme which helped me a lot.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was quite busy, but this depends to individual. Mostly all inters get the same amount of job so depends on the individual how he manages it.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • The responsibilities are starting from low to high. I started handling small responsibilities and ended up in managing the team's budget and running my own project.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I developed a lof of personal skills and soft skills. The team-work and communications skills will influence a lot during my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The Bracknell office is quite nice. A lot of facilities, rooms, etc. However, I did not have a dedicated desk, and I am part of a global team.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was well organized, I was involved in a lot of activities, and had the chance to work in other departments as well.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • At HP you are open to a lot of trainings which you can proactively attend. The mentoring scheme will offer you a mentor, which will help you more with your development.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • HP is willing to hire more interns each year.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It is not very expensive, I was paying £360 a month for a very good room in a shared house including bills.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Bracknell is not nice, however reading is much better. I was leaving in Reading as well - its only 15 minutes drive from Bracknell.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are loads of them. But you should be proactive and look for those opportunities.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Consumer Products/FMCG, Marketing, Sales

South West

May 2015

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